Palombi Middle School

The Lake Villa District 41 Board of Education recently had the opportunity to learn more about the amazing garden at Palombi School! The fresh produce grown by students is donated to local food pantries, helping support our community.

LEAD: Our very own Renee Brown was selected to perform in the prestigious Tournament of Roses® Parade on January 1, 2026, as a member of the Band Directors Marching Band. This remarkable ensemble included more than 300 band directors from across North America and accompanied a vibrant, animated float along the parade’s 5.5-mile route in Pasadena, California. #elevateLV41

LEARN: Happy Holidays from 318A! #elevateLV41

LEARN: Congratulations to our Jazz Band for a wonderful performance on Wednesday! Both the Jazz Band class and the after-school Jazz Band group did a fantastic job kicking off the holiday season with high energy and talent. Their hard work and dedication were evident in every note. A huge thank you to our band director, parents, and students who made this festive evening possible! #elevateLV41

LEAD: Shoutout to some of our student helpers! We are so appreciative of their help and the wonderful role models they are throughout the school.

Liz and Skyler from our Leadership Development Class have done an amazing job of reading the announcements this week. Their voices have been clear and professional, helping us start our days off right!

Harper, Milly and Lily from our Leader In Me PE Class helped us out last week and delivered things to staff! Their reliability and willingness to pitch in made a big difference in getting things where they needed to go quickly.

We are so proud of all our student volunteers for demonstrating responsibility, initiative and dedication! Way to lead like a Lancer!

#elevateLV41 #initiative #inspiration #integrity

LEAD: Congratulations to our girls basketball program on a fantastic end of the season! The 8th grade girls ended the season in first place with a nail biter score of 23-22 ! The 6th/7th grade girls ended the season in second place and never gave up! Way to go Lancers! #elevateLV #perserverance #inspiration

LEAD: Mrs. Allen's LEAD group worked on the Pop Tab Collection! Some groups worked on graphing what was collected, artistic designs, research and pop tab measuring! Way to go! #elevateLV41 #collaboration

LEAD: Palombi's NJHS had a great time at Lakes Leadership Day! They jumped into engaging leadership challenges and team-building exercises that boosted their growth, teamwork, and confidence. So proud of their enthusiasm and dedication! #elevateLV41 #collaboration

LEAD: Thank you to the wonderful parents that take time to visit and read to us! #collaboration #elevateLV41

LEAD: Palombi Players is thrilled to present The Mystery Club, Episodes 3 & 4 on December 12 at 7:00 PM and December 13 at 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Use the flyer below to access ticket links, and feel free to reach out to Ms. Dahowski at emily.dahowski@district41.org with any questions.

About the Show:
When a mystery strikes at their middle school, the student detective squad—The Mystery Club—jumps into action. This dynamic team of an actor, athlete, scientist, gamer, bookworm, and school newspaper reporter solves quirky campus crimes in a series of hilarious whodunits. In this edition, audiences will enjoy:
Episode 3: The Case of the Missing Mascot
Episode 4: The Case of the Disappearing Grades

Join us for an evening of comedy, teamwork, and middle school sleuthing!

#collaboration #elevateLV41

SERVE: Make a difference for kids in Lake Villa! Support the Annual Palombi NJHS Toy Drive—100% of donations go toward toys for local children. Donate at: https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=H5BM8UDX0837282_ZZ5YMMG9LFAQE5E #elevateLV41 #compassion

LEAD: A huge thank you to our Mystery Reader! !! #elevateLV41 #collaborate

LEARN: Mrs. Kilmer's Academic Talent Development students crushed their teamwork challenges! Teamwork really does make the dream work! #elevateLV41 #collaboration

LEAD: Congratulations to our Trimester One Lancer Leaders at Palombi! These students show strong character, make courageous choices, lead with kindness, and bring a positive attitude to their classmates and school every day! #elevateLV41 #inspiration

LEAD: Thank you to our Mystery Reader for taking time out of his day to come read to Mrs. Bong's class on Friday! #elevateLV41

LEAD: Palombi staff and students will recognize World Kindness Day on Thursday, November 13th. Mrs. Rochford’s Spirit Action Team encourages everyone to wear blue and help make our school a brighter, kinder place for all! #elevateLV41 #compassion

LEAD: Join us this Saturday 11/8 from 10 am - 3 pm for our annual Fall Vendor Fair in the Palombi Middle School Gym! Our Student Lighthouse team has been working very hard on organizing this event. There will be many vendors there selling unique gifts for the holidays. Admission is $2. Children 2 and younger are free. Hope to see you there! #elevateLV41 #collaboration #inspiration

LEARN: Our Rock & Roll History students in Ms. Dahowski's class wrapped up the trimester by completing their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Projects! Each student chose an artist they felt deserved a spot in the Hall of Fame and created presentations showcasing their impact on music history. They celebrated their hard work with a gallery walk, exploring each other’s projects and sharing what makes these artists legendary! #elevateLV41 #criticalthinking